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CONVICTISM

\kˈɒnvɪktˌɪzəm], \kˈɒnvɪktˌɪzəm], \k_ˈɒ_n_v_ɪ_k_t_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of CONVICTISM

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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The policy or practice of transporting convicts to penal settlements.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
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Penal servitude in a penal settlement.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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